🌿 1. Fenugreek (Methi)
- How it helps: Rich in soluble fiber, slows digestion, and improves insulin sensitivity.
- Use: Soak seeds overnight and consume water in the morning or add powdered fenugreek to meals.
🌿 2. Cinnamon
- How it helps: Improves insulin sensitivity and lowers fasting blood sugar.
- Use: Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to tea, coffee, or oatmeal daily.
🌿 3. Bitter Gourd (Karela)
- How it helps: Contains charantin and polypeptide-p, compounds that mimic insulin.
- Use: Juice, stir-fry, or consume as a vegetable regularly.
🌿 4. Holy Basil (Tulsi)
- How it helps: Reduces oxidative stress and supports pancreatic function.
- Use: Drink tulsi tea daily or chew fresh leaves.
🌿 5. Gymnema Sylvestre (Gudmar)
- How it helps: Blocks sugar absorption in the intestines and enhances insulin release.
- Use: Available as supplements or herbal tea; consult before use.